Pittsburgh Panthers 88, NC State Wolfpack 98
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-11 · Winner: NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 98–88 on 2026-03-11 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 4:55 swung win probability 24% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pittsburgh Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 50 | 38 | 88 |
| NC State Wolfpack | 51 | 47 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H1 4:55 swung win probability 24% → 76%.
Why Pittsburgh Panthers lost
- Lost H2 38-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 4:55 (win probability 24% → 76% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 8–0 | H1 17:38 | 69% → 40% |
| NC State Wolfpack | 13–0 | H1 4:55 | 24% → 76% |